Key Takeaways
- Graduate Mechanical Engineer role in Bournemouth.
- Work on exciting projects in sectors like healthcare, hotels, retail, and residential.
- Accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar required.
- Applications close on 6th November 2026.
About the Role
About Us
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy offering intelligent and sustainable solutions for the built environment.
We provide a wide range of services including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability.
Why Join Us?
- Collaborate with industry experts.
- Work on progressive and exciting projects from day one.
- Advance your career through a structured Career Paths framework.
- Benefit from an accredited training and development scheme with a dedicated mentor and supervisor, supporting you to Chartership.
The Role
As part of a large building engineering consultancy, you will collaborate with skilled engineers and work on high-profile projects within a multi-disciplinary team. Examples of projects include Bispebjerg Hospital in Denmark, Canolfan Pentre Awel in Carmarthen, One Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, a Multi-Megawatt Data Centre Campus, and the Elephant and Castle redevelopment in London.
Your day-to-day tasks will vary, exposing you to all aspects of the work. You could be:
- Working on live projects.
- Engaging with various sectors including healthcare, hotels, retail, and residential.
- Producing detailed designs and drawings for:
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Control Systems.
- Above and below ground drainage systems and hot and cold-water services.
- Using the latest computer modelling software (CAD and Revit).
- Undertaking site surveys.
- Researching new technologies.
- Engaging in continuous professional development (CPD) and learning.
Communication will involve liaising with project teams, meeting clients or end users, and attending collaborative meetings.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- An expected or achieved 2.1 or above IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- A friendly, ambitious, and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach.
It would be an advantage, but not necessary, if you also had:
- A Masters or other relevant post-graduate qualification.
- Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry.
- An understanding of CAD or similar modelling software.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary and industry-leading training and development.
- Opportunity to participate in a 9-day fortnight scheme.
- Thriving community groups, varied social and networking events.
- Extensive professional and technical development schemes.
- Private medical cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Stock options.
- 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service).
- Flexible and hybrid working.
How to Apply
Complete a CV profile, answer a couple of questions, and submit your application. Please only apply for one location for your discipline. If you are flexible with location, you will have the chance to select other preferences at a later stage.
Recruitment Process
- Applications close – 6th November 2026
- Telephone Interviews – November/December 2026
- Selection Event – January/February 2027
- Start Date – September 2027
Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including part-time, term-time-only, and remote working.